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Sea turtles trapped in Cape Cod Bay – How science is saving them

Cape Cod Corral A 32-degree breeze chilled the coastline of Eastham as staff of the Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary (WBWS) waded into the ocean. I watched alongside other volunteers through the small gap between my scarf and winter hat as they reached toward a motionless sea turtle floating in the choppy surf—like a leaf being tossed in the wind. The turtle was one among hundreds belonging to an unlucky cohort that washes ashore...

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Outdoor Dining: Table for Sun

Cape Cod is a fantastic dining destination year-round, but it truly comes to life in the summer when harbor side picnic tables, seaside patios, decks with a view and bars with a breeze all help to create unforgettable summer memories.Levitate Backyard & Rexicana Surf Cantina1871 Ocean Street, Marshfield • levitatebackyard.comLevitate Backyard in Marshfield, Massachusetts, is your one-way ticket to escaping the madness of summer traffic and the daily grind—without leaving the comfort of the backyard of...

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The Cape House

Three unique Cape rentals where you and your loved ones can create memories that will endure.

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Photo Portfolio: Kat Hanafin

Seascape photographer and gallery owner Kat Hanafin beautifully captures her passion for her hometown coastline through her lens.

Swimming in Creativity

With a steady hand and a clear vision, Sunshine Singleton turns reclaimed wood into treasured, one-of-a-kind pieces.

Gunk’holing: “I’ll be down in a minute”

One of my favorite Publisher’s Notes (it wasn’t called Gunk’holing yet) from the early days appeared in Indian Summer ’81.…

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Pretty In Pink (and Blue and White)

Nina Mayfield showcases color through use of intricate patterns and rich textures, creating a perfect retreat by the sea in Hyannis Port.

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Shades of the Sea

On the harbor in Nantucket, Nina Liddle’s project is a truly serene escape. A soft color palette makes for a home that’s as inviting as it is visually stunning.

Over the Rainbow

Maria Hickey lends her creative spirit to design a very personal garden in Sippewissett bursting with colors.

Mastering the Trade: Mid-Cape Home Centers

Mid-Cape Home Centers and Marvin Windows: A Partnership Built On Excellence.

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Our feelings of support and gratitude for what the art community contributes to this unique landscape are deep. Therefore, all the content in this year's Cape Cod ART is available for everyone to read!

2024 Artist Profiles

Artist Profile: Marie Fischer

Marie Fischer was born with a passion for art, but it wasn’t until she was in the ninth grade that…

Artist Profile: Jennifer Odell

Goldsmith Jennifer Odell’s journey as an artist channels a bit of Circe—the goddess of magic and transformation from Greek mythology.…

Artist Profile: Justin LaRocca Hansen

Justin LaRocca Hansen sat in front of gold-framed watercolors and an unmissable Ms. Pac-Man machine. He held a paintbrush in…

Artist Profile: Steve Kennedy

On the surface, Steve Kennedy is a complete contradiction; and yet then again, he is not. Words like swashbuckling, ruddy,…

Artist Profile: Paul Norwood

Merriam-Webster defines frame of reference as a set of ideas, conditions, or assumptions that determine how something will be approached,…

Artist Profile: Caryn Phipps

Our childhood experiences are said to have a profound and lasting impact on us—and further, recent studies show that children…

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In honor of our inaugural annual issue of Cape Cod DOG, this year's issue is available for all to read!

Who Rescued Who?

The MSPCA and the Animal Rescue League are finding loving homes for animals in need.

It’s all Paws-sible

Del Mar offers several high-end, dog-friendly properties all over Cape Cod so that you and your pet can enjoy vacation together.

When Cape Cod Dogs Lived Differently

Cape journalist and blogger reflects on times gone by with his free-spirited furry friend.

A Dashing Day of Fun

Cape Cod Doxie Day celebrates their Sweet 16!